OCT 11, 2010 (Monday, Columbus Day), Northern Schools Chess League HS/JHS/MS Meet 1.  Scholastic competition open to high schools, junior high schools, and middle schools.  Three rounds (10 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm), G/50, 6-player teams, Pojoaque High School.  For additional information, Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570 or anowak@cybermesa.com

OCT 30, 2010. 2010 Los Alamos Kickoff Tournament (Adults can also can also play).. Los Alamos NM. Aspen Elementary School, Los Alamos. On-line registration at Player Registration . LA Kickoff Flyer For additional information, contact Dave Poston at aspenchess@comcast.net .

NOV. 13, 2010 (Saturday). 13th Annual New Mexico Chess Fest. Tournament for K-12 scholastic chess players with USCF rated and unrated sections. New Mexico State Bughouse Championship to follow main tournament, for adult and scholastic players. Sandia Prep Russell Student Center, 532 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Please visit the tournament website www.nmchessfest.com for details.

NOV. 19, 2010 (Friday at Wagon Mound HS) or NOV. 20 (Saturday at West Las Vegas HS), Northern Schools Chess League HS/JHS/MS Meet 2.  Scholastic competition open to high schools, junior high schools, and middle schools.  New teams OK.  Three rounds (10 am, 11:45 pm, 1:30 pm), G/50, 6-player teams.  For additional information, Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570 or anowak@cybermesa.com.

DEC 4, 2011 - New Mexico Grade Level Championships, Albuquerque, NM.  This tournament will establish the 2010 NM State Champion in each grade K-12.  A total of 50 place-trophies will be split amongst the sections based on registrations, with many additional honorable mention trophies. Tournament is hosted at the Albuquerque Marriott. On-line registration at Player Registration.  NM Grade Championship Flyer  For additional information, contact Dave Poston at aspenchess@comcast.net  

JAN 17, 2011 (Monday, MLK Holiday), Northern Schools Chess League HS/JHS/MS Meet 3.  Open only to high schools, junior high schools, and middle schools that participated in Meets 1 or 2.   Three rounds (10 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm), G/50, 6-player teams.  Awards at 3:30 pm.  St. Michael’s H.S., 100 Siringo Rd., Santa Fe.  For additional information, Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570 or anowak@cybermesa.com.

JAN 29, 2011 Los Alamos County Scholastic Championship (Adults can also can also play). Los Alamos NM. Aspen Elementary School, Los Alamos. On-line registration at Player Registration (Not yet active) . Los Alamos County Championship Flyer For additional information, contact Dave Poston at aspenchess@comcast.net .

FEB 19, 2011, 35th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-12 CHAMPIONSHIP. Santa Fe, NM.

MAR 3, 2011 (Thursday).  NMAA NE Regional High School Team Tournament.  At McCurdy School, 261 McCurdy Road, Española.  Open only to NMAA member high schools in NE chess region.  Winning teams qualify for state championship April 8-9 in Albuquerque.  Two divisions:  3A-5A (6-player teams) and A-AA (5 player teams).  Three rounds (10 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm), G/50.  Teams must check in by 9:30 am.  Registration form must be received by Sat. Feb. 26 but fees may be paid on day of event.  EF: $25 if sent with registration, $30 if paid at the tourney.  Send to Andy Nowak, 131 Pine St., Santa Fe 87501, anowak@cybermesa.com, 505-988-1570

MAR 12, 2011, 32nd ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-9 CHAMPIONSHIP. Los Alamos, NM.

APR 2, 2011, 32nd ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP. Albuquerque, NM.

APR 2, 2011, DENKER PLAYOFF FOR K-12. Albuquerque, NM.

APR 8-9, 2011 (Friday evening and Saturday).  New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) High School Team Chess Championship.  In Albuquerque, site TBD.  Open only to NMAA member high schools that qualified at their respective regional tournaments.  G/75.  Large high schools (·3A-5A) play one match Fri. eve. and three on Sat.  Small high schools (A-AA) play three matches on Sat.  Registration fee $40 per school.  For additional information, Andy Nowak at anowak@cybermesa.com, 505-988-1570.

APR 16, 2011 (Saturday).  NSCL Elementary School Championship.  McCurdy Elementary School . Tentative Date and Location.

APR 30, 2011 (Saturday).  17th Annual Pir Maleki Memorial.  At United World College in Montezuma, NM.  Details pending.  Information:  anowak@cybermesa.com .

See NMCO Web Site  for more tournament information